PORTSMOUTH — The Patriots’ baseball season came to an end on a damp field at Portsmouth High School Monday, but head coach Ryan Long said he has high hopes for this young team next year. … more

STORY OF THE WEEK: It has been clear for a while that the sugar high of consecutive budget surpluses in Rhode Island – a rare occurrence in a state usually dogged by perennial deficits -- … more

  “The Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament doubled the number of participants with tackle shop partners last year and added a fly fishing shore and boat division,” said … more

Once again, novelist Marie Benedict focuses her narrative on a brilliant, but overlooked woman, as she did in her earlier novels, “The Other Einstein,” about Albert’s wife Mileva, and “The Only Woman in the Room,” about film star Heddy Lamaar. Both of those books portrayed extremely capable scientists who were overshadowed by male counterparts. more

Editor’s note: The writer submitted this letter to the Portsmouth Town Council in advance of its May 25 workshop on SouthCoast Wind, which he was unable to attend. To the editor: Dear … more

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High senior Morgan Casey continued her dominance in the high jump by winning the event at Saturday’s Track and Field State Championships with a best effort of … more

Tiverton Middle School seventh and eighth grades recently held their Spring Concert. Director Michael Alves led the concert band in "Welcome March," "Zephyr" and "Cupid Shuffle." Mary Bartolotta … more

“We're busier than we've ever been,” said Executive Director Emily Mushen. “With the expiration of COVID-era SNAP benefits, plus ongoing high prices for food, energy, and housing, we're seeing higher numbers than ever before at the pantry.” more

To the editor: Regarding the SouthCoast Wind proposal, it never ceases to amaze me how much misinformation and disinformation gets thrown around on this subject. But, when you examine the … more

Love Wins Coastal will host its third annual Pride Block Party this coming Saturday, June 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Town Commons. LGBTQ+ community members and their loved ones and allies are … more